The least profitable was Distribution Services, with a profit margin of 1.84%, followed by Retail Trade, with a net profit margin of 3.50%.
It looks like Energy Minerals will take the biggest leap percentagewise, moving from 0.25% in 2015 to 3.87% in 2016.
Electronic Technologies, Producer Manufacturing and Retail Trade will all be flat in 2016 against this year.
Transportation is the only industry FactSet is predicting will have a reduced profit margin in 2016. The sector will drop 5.5% from 10.05% in 2015 to 9.45% in 2016.
The chart below shows the top 10 sub-industries within the sectors.
Source: FactSet/Forbes
Click here to see all sectors ranked by profit margin in chart form.
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Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
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Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
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General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
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General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
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